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June 1, 2018
May 31, 2018
Lovelace Health System donates 10 AEDs to Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation
ALBUQUERQUE, May 31, 2018 – Through a $10,000 donation, Lovelace Health System has helped the Heart Hospital of New Mexico Foundation’s Project Pulse place 10 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in much-needed community organizations throughout New Mexico. Recipients include: Joy... Read More
May 15, 2018
How Do Strokes Strike?
A stroke can happen to anyone at any age. According to the American Stroke Association, someone in the United Sates has a stroke every 40 seconds. So how do strokes strike? Strokes occur when there is bleeding in the brain or when there is a blockage resulting in blood and oxygen not flowing to the... Read More
May 15, 2018
Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital earn “A” scoring from Leapfrog
ALBUQUERQUE, May 15, 2018 — Lovelace Westside Hospital and Lovelace Regional Hospital both earned “A” grades from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2018.The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only independent ratings program that focuses exclusively on how... Read More
May 11, 2018
Habitat for Humanity: Building for the future
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - By the end of the day Friday, more than 100 female volunteers will have spent about 500 hours building a house for an Albuquerque mom. In just the first five days, the women helped go from just a slab of cement to nearly finishing the walls and structure of the entire first... Read More
May 8, 2018
New Mexico's midwife programs garner national attention
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - A study published in February highlights New Mexico as having more successful midwife programs than most of the country. A group of researchers ranked New Mexico second in the U.S. when it comes to the high number of midwives, and low number of pregnancy-related complications.... Read More
April 26, 2018
Albuquerque woman in need of kidney transplant finds match with co-worker
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - An Albuquerque woman has been battling a kidney disease for most of her life. Recently her prognosis worsened and she found out she needed a transplant. After asking friends, Helen Nielsen, said it was a co-worker who stepped in and said: "Where do I sign up?" Read More
April 23, 2018
The Gift of Life from a Coworker and Friend
“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” -Author Unknown Growing up, Helen Nielsen always knew there was a possibility that she would have polycystic kidney disease. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a genetic disorder in which cysts grow within the kidneys,... Read More
April 20, 2018
Lovelace Medical Center only hospital in NM with robotic navigation for spine surgery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALBUQUERQUE – April 18, 2018 –Lovelace Medical Center has acquired the ExcelsiusGPS™ robotic guidance and navigation spine surgery platform. This technology helps reduce blood loss, muscle damage, and is typically a faster recovery for patients. It also... Read More
April 19, 2018